Senior Manager, Software Asset Management

Job Location:

G  Bristol - Assembly, G
-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, G
-London-BTHQ One Braham, G
-Manchester-New Bailey

Advertised Salary:
Competitive + Excellent Benefits

BT operates a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week

Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham or London

We are seeking an influential and collaborative Software Asset Management leader to lead our Software Asset Management team and drive transformational initiatives to halve IT costs across a c.£400m cost base.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for software procurement, licence compliance and cost optimisation. They will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Board-level leaders, to influence decision-making, identify opportunities for strategic partnerships with suppliers and vendors, and deliver significant commercial value.

• Lead and develop the Software Asset Management team, providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and implement the Software Asset Management strategy, policies and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, industry best practices and software licensing requirements. Promote awareness of SAM's value and drive accountability for software asset management across the organisation.
• Drive software cost optimisation and demand management by working collaboratively with IT, Procurement and Finance to analyse software usage, expenditure and licensing requirements, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and maximise value across the software estate.
• Lead strategic supplier and vendor relationships, negotiating favourable commercial terms, exploring innovative licensing models and identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships that support business objectives and deliver long-term value.
• Oversee software procurement and vendor management, influencing commercial decisions, managing licensing arrangements and ensuring software investments align with organisational needs and deliver value for money.
• Maintain software licence compliance and manage associated risks, overseeing audits, identifying potential compliance issues and implementing appropriate controls. Present findings, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
• Evaluate and optimise Software Asset Management tools, technologies and processes, identifying opportunities to improve visibility of software assets, strengthen governance, increase productivity and support data-driven decision-making.

• Software Asset Management Expertise:
  Proven experience in Software Asset Management, with a strong understanding of software licensing models, licence compliance, cost optimisation and software asset governance.
• Strategic Leadership and Transformation:
  Demonstrable experience leading teams and major technology transformation initiatives within large, complex organisations, including the ability to lead cross‑functional matrix teams and drive commercial outcomes.
• Senior Stakeholder and Supplier Management:
  Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders, including at Board level, and building strategic relationships with suppliers and vendors to negotiate outcomes, identify partnership opportunities and deliver commercial value.

• Service Now SAM Pro:
  Experience using Service Now SAM Pro…